I Built PDP Into a Political Force — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he played a vital role in building the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into a major political force both nationally and at the state level. Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike responded to criticisms from PDP Board of Trustees member, Chief […]
FG Warns Abuja Auto Dealer Over Mockery of Civil Servants in Car Ad
The Federal Government has cautioned popular Abuja car dealer, Alamin Sarkinmota, over a recent advert that mocked civil servants’ inability to afford luxury cars. In a letter issued by the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Lanre Issa-Onilu, the government expressed displeasure over Sarkinmota’s video promoting a 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 with AI features, where […]
NiMet Forecasts Nationwide Thunderstorms and Rain from Monday to Wednesday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday to Wednesday. In its weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet forecasted morning thunderstorms and rain in northern states like Taraba, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Kano, with similar weather conditions expected to continue into the afternoon and evening hours. […]
Lawmaker Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Sports for Better Health
A member of the House of Representatives representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Remi Oseni, has advised Nigerians to prioritise sporting activities for improved well-being, noting that wellness now goes beyond medication. Oseni made the call on Saturday during the centennial celebration of the Ibadan Tennis Club, held at Iyaganku GRA, Ibadan, Oyo State. The event […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Will Soon Ease Cost of Living – Bayo Onanuga
The Special Adviser on Media and Information Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, says Nigerians will soon feel a reduction in the cost of living as the effects of the administration’s economic reforms begin to materialise. Speaking to journalists in Lagos on Sunday, Onanuga noted that President Tinubu has laid strong economic foundations and […]
Nigerians are Now Reaping Tinubu’s Reforms – Ododo
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office, praising his bold reforms and visionary leadership. In a statement released Thursday by his media aide, Ismail Ishaq, Ododo described Tinubu’s second year as a “season of harvest,” citing visible gains from key policies like fuel […]
FULL TEXT: President Tinubu’s second-year anniversary speech
Fellow Nigerians, as we mark the second anniversary of our administration, I salute your resilience and undaunted spirit. Two years ago, you entrusted me with the sacred responsibility to lead our nation at a time of historic challenges. Together, we have faced these headwinds with courage and determination. The economic and general situation of the […]
Tinubu Seeks NASS Approval for $21.5bn Loan, ₦758bn Pension Bond
President Bola Tinubu has asked the National Assembly to approve an external borrowing plan exceeding $21.5 billion and a ₦757.9 billion domestic bond issuance to settle outstanding pension liabilities. The requests, contained in three separate letters, were read on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The president proposed […]
Final Report on Port Harcourt Helicopter Crash Due This Year – NSIB
The Director General of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Capt. Alex Badeh Jr., has confirmed that the final report on the October 24, 2024 helicopter crash in Port Harcourt will be released before the end of 2025. In an interview on Channels Television’s Newsnight on Monday, Badeh stated, “We’ve gotten to the bottom of […]
FG Clears 200,000 Passport Backlogs, Pays ₦28bn Debt – Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed on Monday that over 200,000 unprocessed passport applications have been cleared since he assumed office, alongside the payment of ₦28 billion in inherited debts—all without additional government funding. Speaking at the Access Bank Guest Lecture Series in Lagos on the theme “Dare to Dream, Dare to Innovate,” Tunji-Ojo […]
